I had an issue with one of my Ansible modules recently and needed to make a change so I needed to locate the Python module. It was onto google searching "Where are Ansbile Modules Stored?" I could … [Read more...] about Where are Ansible Modules Stored?
Network Engineer BLOG by Roger Perkin – CCIE #50038
What is VXLAN? – Virtual Extensible LAN
VXLAN, Virtual Extensible LAN is an encapsulation protocol that runs an overlay network over an existing layer 3 infrastructure or underlay network. VXLAN ( RFC7348 ) is used in the Cisco ACI fabric … [Read more...] about What is VXLAN? – Virtual Extensible LAN
Ansible Backup Cisco Config Tutorial
In this Ansible Cisco tutorial for beginners I will take you from the very beginning, installing Ansible on Ubuntu, to setting up the folders and running through a simple playbook which will backup … [Read more...] about Ansible Backup Cisco Config Tutorial
EIGRP is Restricted to Stub Connections only on this Platform
If you are running a Cisco 3850 switch with the IP Base license and you want to run EIGRP you need to be aware of the following behaviour. EIGRP is Restricted to Stub Connections only on this … [Read more...] about EIGRP is Restricted to Stub Connections only on this Platform
My CCIE Journey
This is Chapter 1 of my ebook The CCIE Blueprint It covers my journey from Desktop support engineer to CCIE - it was a long journey and hopefully after reading it you can find things that you can do … [Read more...] about My CCIE Journey
Cisco 2960x Password Recovery Procedure
This short post details how to perform password recovery on a Cisco 2960X switch. Follow these simple steps to reset password. The biggest problem most people have with doing a password recovery on a … [Read more...] about Cisco 2960x Password Recovery Procedure
Cisco WLC 2504 High Availability Configuration
This guide is based on a real world deployment and covers all the aspects of the Cisco WLC 2504 High Availability Configuration. I will be using the topology below. The Cisco 2504 is a small … [Read more...] about Cisco WLC 2504 High Availability Configuration
Network Automation Training Course
Ansible Network Automation Training Network programming & automation are skills that engineers need to be learning today, this network automation course will cover how to get started with … [Read more...] about Network Automation Training Course
Password Recovery Cisco Catalyst 3850
If you are locked out of your 3850 switch and need to perform Password recovery on a Cisco Catalyst 3850 switch this short tutorial will guide you along the way. You will need One Cisco … [Read more...] about Password Recovery Cisco Catalyst 3850
Wireless Console Cable – Airconsole XL 2.0 Review
The Airconsole 2.0 XL sold by www.get-console.com is advertised as "The only serial adapter you will ever need!" This is certainly going to be my new favourite wireless console cable. Airconsole … [Read more...] about Wireless Console Cable – Airconsole XL 2.0 Review
How to take backup of Cisco WLC 5508
There are many options to backup your config from a Cisco Wireless LAN Controller. This post will cover the Cisco 5508 but the process is much the same for 5520 and 8510 #1 - Backup config … [Read more...] about How to take backup of Cisco WLC 5508
How to Upgrade Software on Cisco 5508 HA WLC
The process to upgrade a Cisco Wireless Lan Controller is quite straightforward but there are a few things you need to be aware of which can minimise the downtime for your wireless network. This … [Read more...] about How to Upgrade Software on Cisco 5508 HA WLC
